there is (a) method to (one's) madness

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there is (a) method to (one's) madness

There is a specific, rational purpose in what one is doing or planning, even though it may seem crazy or absurd to another person. I know you don't understand my motivation for this decision, but after the dust settles, you'll see that there is a method to my madness.There may be method to your madness, but these radical changes to the business could still prove catastrophic.

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